Friedhelm Eronat

Friedhelm Eronat is a Geneva-based British centimillionaire business leader mainly involved in oil trading, exploration and production. Eronat is one of the world's most successful oil dealmakers.[1] His estimated wealth is over $100m (£55m), built on deals in places such as Nigeria, Russia and Kazakhstan.

In October 2003, Friedhelm Eronat renounced his United States citizenship and became a British citizen.[2]

Early life and education

The son of Anna and Josef Eronat, Friedhelm Eronat was born in Prien, Germany in 1954.[3] Eronat studied production management and oil engineering at Nicholls State University in Louisiana, graduating in early 1970s.[4]

Career

Eronat, through his offshore company Cliveden Petroleum, purchased the largest single share of oil rights in the Darfur region of Sudan in October 2003.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Friedhelm Eronat". The Times. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
  2. ^ Leigh, David; Gatton, Adrian (9 June 2005). "Briton named as buyer of Darfur oil rights". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  3. ^ Gatton, Adrian (26 May 2005). "Secret World of the Chelsea Oil Tycoon (Evening Standard)". Adrian Gatton. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  4. ^ Silverstein, Ken (March 2009). "Invisible Hands". Harper's Magazine.
  5. ^ Leigh, David; Gatton, Adrian (9 June 2005). "Briton named as buyer of Darfur oil rights". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 3 October 2024.


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